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Historic Des Moines
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Johnny Bright
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Verona Johnston
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Ernest Tomlin
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Grinnell Historical Collection
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Grinnell PL - Spaulding
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Michael P. Harker's Iowa Barns
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Drake Relays
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ISU Descartes Pascal
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Des Moines University Historical Photograph Collection
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Ding Darling
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ISU County Histories Collection
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Drake Bands Collection
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Drake University Yearbooks
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Pharmacy Professional Fraternities
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Drake Architecture
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Dr. Morehouse and Astronomy at Drake
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Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection
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Drake Board Minutes
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1.
20-Officers' Quarters Fort Des Moines
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
View of road and sidewalks leading to the officers' quarters: large brick buildings with white trim, wrap-around porches, and four chimneys.
2.
A River Drive
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
A dirt road winds out of sight through a lush natural setting of trees, shrubs and flowers
3.
Administration building and band stand
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Crowds gathered on benches around the Band Stand, with the American flag on top, at the fairgrounds; Administration Building in background.
4.
Barracks–Fort Des Moines
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Two views of the Fort Des Moines barracks. On top, they are seen from a distance, with small trees in the foreground; below, a closer view of the red brick buildings with numerous cannons placed on th
5.
Bird's eye view of business district
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Cityscape of downtown Des Moines showing various brick buildings, including one with a tower in the background. The street is mostly empty, with a few pedestrians and carriages.
6.
Brinsmaid's Oriental room
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
A shop with Oriental merchandise, including statues, paper lanterns, and exotic vases and bowls; there is a large, dark green folding screen which divides the room in half.
7.
Buffalo in Greenwood Park
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Three adult buffalo and two calves in Greenwood Park surrounded by trees
8.
Coliseum
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
White brick building with large windows, seen from across the street. A horse and buggy wait by the building; a streetlamp and fire hydrant can be seen by the street.
9.
Corral–Fort Des Moines
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
View of the corral, four red buildings with grazing horses.
10.
Country club golf-links
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Two men playing golf while a gentleman in a suit and bowler, next to a tree, looks on. White two-story (club?) house in the background.
11.
Court house
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
The Court House in downtown Des Moines, showing part of the clock tower and the roof. A glimpse of a restaurant in the foreground, and various buildings in the background, including one with a clock t
12.
Des Moines River
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
View of train bridge over the Des Moines River with another in the distance.
13.
Des Moines River showing Sixth Ave., bridge at night
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Sixth Ave. Bridge over the Des Moines River with the moon shining through a cloudy night sky and trees in foreground.
14.
Des Moines Waterworks
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Waterworks Park grounds and main building, with smokestack.
15.
Des Moines, Ia.
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Boy with blonde hair in Dutch style outfit with orange vest, red hat with a purple patch, and green kerchief with yellow spots. Above him a blue flag with "Des Moines, Ia." printed on it.
16.
Drake University
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Trees losing their leaves in foreground, Drake University building with bell tower in background.
17.
East Des Moines High School
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
East Des Moines High School seen across front lawn, trees in foreground. Three-story building made of white stone with a large stone stairs leading to the entrance.
18.
Eight church spires on down town churches
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
View of eight church spires on downtown churches in background; two red brick buildings in foreground, the left with various signs advertising laundry services and beer.
19.
First Methodist Church
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Front view of Methodist Church, four columns at the top of staircase, orange dome with cross on top.
20.
Flower beds
POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922
Flowerbeds of different shapes and sizes surround a white building, small windmill, and silo.
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